It was a light slate in the Lowco, but Week 0 of the 2024 high school football season is in the books, and we’ve got all the details right here in Lowco First Down.
Colleton Prep 16, John Paul II 6
Cale Owens hooked up with Perry Corbett for a touchdown pass, Walker Bryan broke off a touchdown runs to break up a defensive struggle, and Connor Nettles booted a fourth-quarter field goal for the only scoring of the second half, as the War Hawks were able to grind out a season-opening win at home. JPII struck first after Sebastian Slusne stripped away the ball on the opening series, leading to a Bryant Jolley touchdown run, but CPA’s defense pitched a shutout the rest of the way.
Up next: CPA (1-0) vs. St. John’s Christian (8/23)
Beaufort Academy 36, Hilton Head Prep 7
Nych Underwood had a breakout game in his home debut, shifting the momentum with two key interceptions — including one in the red zone on HHP’s first drive — and adding a pair of touchdown runs. Dietrich Shuford scored two rushing TDs and added a 65-yard TD pass to Devin Fripp for BA, which is now 5-0 all-time against the Dolphins.
Up next: HHP vs. St. Andrew’s (8/23); BA at St. John’s Christian (8/30)
Porter-Gaud 63, HHCA 33
Reid McCollum put on a show with his arm and his legs, connecting on numerous deep balls including a pair of touchdowns to Harry Cunningham and adding a rushing TD, but the Eagles couldn’t keep pace with a lethal Cyclones offense led by quarterback Nolen Shuman and running back Jammall Fludd. Kres Langhals scored a rushing TD for HHCA, and Ian Kelly booted two field goals.
Up next: HHCA (0-1) at Battery Creek (8/23)
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